Tis the Season
I was walking through Target, Old Navy, and later the mall yesterday, doing some shopping with my parents for the upcoming event of the year that is called Christmas. I know I have one husband and five kids but yesterday I felt the weight of one husband and five kids. I really felt the heavy task of shopping for the family and trying to gain a grasp on what the kids need and try to satisfy some wants. I have already told the kids that after spending so much on sports and other activities that they are involved in that Christmas is going to be simple. I have really good kids and they didn't put up a fuss. But as the holiday gets closer I am feeling the need and want to make it great with surprises and cringe with the daunting task of making sure everyone has the equal amount of gifts and then I wonder, "is it enough?" I have had a few conversations with fellow moms and find it interesting that they feel that they need to get everything on their ...
